On September 24, 2007, CBS aired a program that captured the attention of science enthusiasts everywhere. This sitcom, which centers on a bunch of socially uncomfortable geeks, introduced a brand-new idea to television and was something we all needed. Whether they were nerds or not, viewers fell in love with the program and found the group to be incredibly sympathetic.
But there was some drama going on behind the scenes. There were several discussions going on when the show’s performers resigned from their contracts for seasons 11 and 12, the last two.
Negotiating
Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco, the show’s leading performers, together bargained with CBS to become the highest-paid actors. Together, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch, who debuted in season 3 and turned become regulars a year later, bargained for the same pay as the original cast members. In order for the two actresses to obtain the salary that they are due, the five co-stars consented to a $100,000 pay reduction each episode.
It’s remarkable to see how much the entire cast has changed since the “Big Bang Theory” ended. The performers achieved great popularity and fortune because to this show. Let’s take a look at the cast’s evolution as well as the rise in their pay!
John Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter – Then
Leonard first appeared in season 1 as Sheldon Cooper’s roommate and best friend while working as an experimental physicist. He adores Sheldon but is frequently irritated by his eccentricities.
Like the rest of his buddies, Leonard is extremely intelligent. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton when he was just 24 years old. He fell in love with Penny, who aspires to be an actress, and in the ninth season, the two got married.
John Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter – Now
Although TBBT wasn’t John’s first acting role, it did help him establish his reputation. In his collection of honors today is an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Since then, John has acted in a number of films and television productions, but none of them have been as successful as his part in this program. Up until the eighth season, John’s remuneration for playing Leonard was $350,000 each episode. Then, it skyrocketed to $900,000 per episode.
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper – Then
Since the beginning of the show, Sheldon has been a favorite of viewers. He is a theoretical physicist at Caltech and formerly shared a residence with Leonard, his closest buddy. He has a very serious personality, is anal about his routine, and quickly irritates others around him.
He flaunts his geekiness and conceit, thinking himself to be faultless. Amy, a neurobiologist, and he began dating in season 5, and in season 10, they were engaged.
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper – Now
Another prominent character on the program, Jim, discovered that playing the adored Sheldon allowed him to grow. For his efforts, he has received a Golden Globe and an Emmy.
You may have heard him voice a quirky and free-spirited extraterrestrial named Oh in the animated film “Home.” Jim was one of the highest-paid actors in comedic television, earning $900,000 each episode (together with John and Kaley).
Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle – Then
Leonard and Leslie both work as physicists at Caltech. The only difference between Leslie and Leonard is that she wears hooded sweatshirts and black-framed spectacles. Leonard asked her out in season 1 instead of Penny because he thought Penny was too much of a catch.
Sheldon objects to their connection, which keeps the two at odds. In the end, Leslie and Howard have a casual, no-strings-attached romance, with Howard expressing affection for her.
Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle – Now
The actress Sara, who is now married to Linda Perry and has three children, was and continues to be most recognized for her long-running role as Darlene Conner on “Roseanne.”
Roseanne’s spinoff, “The Conners,” debuted on television in 2018. Following a divisive tweet by actress and executive producer Roseanne Barr, the “Roseanne” remake was shelved.
Mayim Bialik as Amy Fowler – Then
Amy debuted on the program in the episode of the third season where she first met Sheldon. She was discovered by Raj and Howard on a dating website, and they thought Sheldon would like this neurobiologist.
In season 10, the couple dates for a while before getting engaged (with a little hiatus in between). Along with Penny and Bernadette, Amy is a member of Penny’s posse.
Mayim Bialik as Amy Fowler – Now
Mayim began acting when she was 12 years old, eventually getting her most well-known role as Amy in TBBT. Since she is a neuroscientist in real life, taking on the part required little adaptation.
The actress earned a boost when she signed on for the 12th season and is now paid $500,000 each episode. She currently plays the show’s title role in “Call Me Kat,” another sitcom.
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz – Then
Howard, who is portrayed by Simon, is an astronaut and aeronautical engineer who has achieved significant scientific advances. Mother of Howard is too protective.
Howard hangs around with everyone in Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment at the beginning of the program. He meets Bernadette in season 3, who was working with Penny at The Cheesecake Factory and seeking a Ph.D. in microbiology at the time. Halley and Neil are the children that Howard and Bernadette conceive after becoming legally married in season 5.
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz – Now
Since the commencement of the program, Simon has played the primary character. Along with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, he most recently appeared in the film “Florence Foster Jenkins” as Cosme McMoon.
In “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” he also provided the voice of Bian Zao from 2011 to 2016. Although his episode salary of $750,000 is smaller than that of other protagonists, it is still highly impressive.
Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney – Then
On Raj’s online dating service during season 7, dermatologist Emily got to know him. Raj is simultaneously dating both Emily and Lucy. Lucy finds it bothersome, but Emily doesn’t. Because of Emily’s love of horror movies and her cruel sense of humor, Raj likes her.
Raj and Emily have a committed relationship; eventually, Raj leaves her to be with Claire. During season 10, Raj dates Emily and Claire at the same time before breaking up with both of them.
Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney – Now
Laura portrayed Emily in TBBT and Jessica in “Bones,” respectively. Additionally, she portrayed Christine in the 2017 short film “Vitality.”
The actress’s appearances decreased after “Bones,” but she hasn’t fully disappeared from view.
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali – Then
Astrophysicist Raj has been a part of the program since season 1, when he played Howard’s best friend. Along with Howard, he used to spend all of his time hanging around in Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment.
Raj’s social anxiety was a significant obstacle to developing romantic relationships with women during the first half of the series. After the sixth season, he gained confidence and started dating different women. He even found himself torn between two separate ladies in season 9.
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali – Now
Raj is Kunal’s most well-known character from TBBT. He has, however, performed in other roles in addition to the program. He voiced Guy Diamond in the DreamWorks animated feature “Trolls” and acted as Tony in the film “Dr. Cabbie.”
The $750,000 he received for each episode is actually not that awful. He continues to act, primarily in supporting roles, but since the show’s finale, he hasn’t taken on any really significant projects.
Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom – Then
In the second season, Stuart makes his first appearance and is revealed to be the proprietor of The Comic Center of Pasadena.
In season 6, Stuart and Raj become friends after Howard decides to take a break. He is alone, dejected, and lonely and frequently feels excluded from the men, so he constantly seeks their confirmation. He also manages certain financial difficulties.
Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom – Now
In TBBT, Kevin didn’t make his debut. He played the part of Supernerd in Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” in 2001.
Even though his comedy character has money problems, the actor has a thriving career. Although he didn’t make as much money as other of his co-stars, he still made $50,000 every episode.
Alessandra Torresani as Claire – Then
Both a scriptwriter and a bartender, Claire works. She runs into Howard and Raj in the comic book shop. She wants Raj to collaborate with her on the writing of a children’s science fiction film.
Claire is not interested in Raj, but he is interested in her. Raj leaves Emily in order to pursue Claire, which makes her even more repulsed. Raj starts dating both Claire and Emily at the same time, eventually breaking up with both women, although at one point, Claire does show interest in Raj.
Alessandra Torresani as Claire – Now
Before landing the role of Claire in TBBT, Torresani was cast in a number of minor roles. The television shows “Husbands,” “Two and a Half Men,” and “American Horror Story” are among her credits.
She appeared as Amber in the 2018 film “Step Sisters,” but she hasn’t done anything else since.
Aarti Mann as Priya Koothrappali – Then
Priya plays the role of younger sister of Raj. We first see her in the fourth season when she is a law student. Raj finally learns that she dates Leonard despite the two of them keeping it a secret.
Under the stipulation that he stop talking to Penny, Priya consents to continue dating Leonard. Priya’s parents are devastated to learn about the connection and compel her to go back home. After a while, the couple’s long-distance relationship becomes tiresome and causes them to lose trust in one another.
Aarti Mann as Priya Koothrappali – Now
Since TBBT, the actress has been featured in a number of TV shows. She performed the roles of Mara Monroe in “Suits,” Dr. DaSilva in the romantic comedy “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” and Agent Laura Kenney in “Scandal.”
She recently appeared as Holly Harner in a “Grey’s Anatomy” episode, and she also acted as Jiah in the drama “Love Sonia.”
Sara Rue as Stephanie Barnett – Then
At Fremont Memorial Hospital, Stephanie holds a renowned position as a physician and surgical resident. She first appears in season 2 when Howard makes an attempt to woo her and gives her the keys to a Mars rover.
Instead, Stephanie meets Leonard, falls in love with him, and the two start dating. After Stephanie transfers all of her possessions into Leonard’s flat, Leonard quickly texts Stephanie to cancel their relationship.
Sara Rue as Stephanie Barnett – Now
Since her time as Stephanie, Sara has been selected for a number of TV programs. In “Malibu Country,” “Rules of Engagement,” and “Mom,” she portrayed Kim Sallinger, Brenda, and Candace, respectively.
In the TV series “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “American Housewife,” and “B Positive,” she has also had recurring parts.
Margo Harshman as Alex Jensen – Then
Alex works as Sheldon’s assistant while getting her doctorate in physics at Caltech. Sheldon frequently assigns her duties that have nothing to do with their studies.
Leonard declines Alex’s invitation to go on a date since he is committed to Penny, even if Alex wants Leonard.
Margo Harshman as Alex Jensen – Now
Margo’s acting career didn’t begin with TBBT; rather, it began when she was a little child, when she played Tawny Dean, the best friend of Shia LaBeouf’s character, Louis Stevens, in the film “Even Stevens.”
Since TBBT, Margo has taken on a number of lesser roles, including Alison Kidman in “Bones” and Delilah Fielding in “NCIS.”
Brian Patrick Wade as Kurt – Then
Kurt plays Penny’s ex-boyfriend in the play. After Penny relocated from Nebraska to California, the two shared a residence.
Kurt, unlike the males, isn’t particularly intelligent, but he’s a big, strong, and intimidating person. Naturally, Kurt and Leonard are at odds, and Penny takes some time to get over Kurt despite the fact that she thinks he’s a jerk.
Brian Patrick Wade as Kurt – Now
Before starring in TBBT, Brian had a number of roles in both cinema and television. In “The Guardian,” he played Mitch Lyons, and in “Bring It On Again,” he played Fatneck.
In addition, he has supporting roles in the television shows Two and a Half Men, Arrested Development, Teen Wolf, and Agents of Shield. He is currently taking a break from acting to focus on his career as a personal trainer.
Charlotte Newhouse as Joy – Then
Joy and Leonard are introduced by Bernadette and Howard as a double date. After a spin class, Joy arrives at the restaurant dressed in her sweaty gym attire.
Leonard informed Howard that the date was the worst night of his life because Joy was so annoying and vulgar. Leonard, however, unexpectedly seizes the chance when Joy says that going to a wedding with her will lead to a hookup.
Charlotte Newhouse as Joy – Now
Charlotte had roles before TBBT. She portrayed Professor Baker in the program “Community” as well as Jules Hayes in the television series “Brainstorm.”
She is well known for her part as Billie in the Comedy Central series “Idiotsitter.” Additionally, she occasionally records as a voice actor for animated programs like “Mike Tyson Mysteries” and “Adventure Time.”
Valerie Azlynn as Alicia – Then
In the flat above them, Alicia, a previous neighbor of Leonard, Penny, and Sheldon, resides. Sheldon asks her nonstop when she initially sees Leonard and Sheldon in the lobby. Despite being annoyed, Alicia answers all of Sheldon’s questions, and he accepts her.
She receives several favors from Leonard, Howard, and Raj, who fawn over her. Penny feels envious and irritated that Alicia exploits the males. The lads are being used by Alicia, Penny informs them. After Penny confronts Alicia about this, the two fight, which leaves Penny with a black eye and the lads refusing to help Alicia.
Valerie Azlynn as Alicia – Now
Before her role on TBBT, Valerie had a lengthy history in acting. She starred alongside Ben Stiller as Damien’s assistant in the comedy “Tropic Thunder.”
She portrayed Melanie Sutton in the 2012 season of “Sullivan & Son.” She still performs little parts in movies and TV shows today.
Brooke D’Orsay as Christy Vanderbel – Then
Christy, a previous acquaintance of Penny’s from Nebraska, slept with Penny’s brother Randall when she was engaged to Penny’s cousin. Penny considers her a member of the family and invites her to stay with her for a while.
Penny’s room is where Christy and Howard have love, forcing Penny to leave her own apartment. Christy is quite materialistic, and she only dates Howard if he buys her things. She dumps him after facing Howard’s mother, who threatens to remove Howard from his will if they continue dating.
Brooke D’Orsay as Christy Vanderbel – Now
Since playing Christy in TBBT, Brooke has been in a variety of television programs. In the comedy series “Happy Hour,” she played Heather Hanson. She appeared in a “How I Met Your Mother” episode as well. For 86 episodes, she provided Caitlin’s voice in the animated series “6Teen.”
She appeared in “Two and a Half Men” as two separate characters: in 2007, she played Robin, and in 2014, she portrayed Kate. Later, she portrayed Paige Collins in the television series “Royal Pains.” Her most recent two jobs were little roles in TV movies.
Riki Lindhome as Ramona Nowitzki – Then
Ramona, a postdoctoral researcher at Caltech, admires Sheldon and his work much. They agree to eat supper in his place when she meets him in the cafeteria.
Sheldon simply likes having free supper, despite his friends’ perceptions that she is a bit obsessed. The other members of the group watch their date from the couch as it takes an odd turn. Sheldon eventually finds a solution to the issue he was working on, and Ramona wants to take credit for it. In response, he forces her out of the flat.
Riki Lindhome as Ramonda Nowitzki – Now
The parts in “Million Dollar Baby” and “The Last House on the Left” that Riki is most recognized for playing. From 2013 until 2018, she portrayed Beatrice in the historical comedy series “Another Period.” She also provided the voice of Poison Ivy in the most recent “Lego Batman Movie.”
Alongside Andrew Garfield and Riley Keough, the actress also appeared in the thriller “Under the Silver Lake.” Riley Keough is the granddaughter of Elvis Presley.
Eliza Dushku as Angela Page – Then
When Howard requests a security clearance to join the Defense Department Equipped Surveillance Satellite Team, Angela, an FBI agent, conducts a background investigation on him.
Raj tells her that Howard is undoubtedly legal in the United States but that he is neurotic and only talks about himself when she questions him about Howard. Leonard then advances on her but discovers that she is wed to a Navy Seal. Sheldon unintentionally reveals to Angela during their interview that Howard once wrecked the Mars rover in an effort to impress a woman. Howard obviously failed the security clearance test to join the squad.
Eliza Dushku as Angela Page – Now
Without a doubt, Eliza did not begin her career in TBBT. She was already well-known in Hollywood when she made her debut on the show.
She portrayed Faith in the “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Series as well as Missy Pantone in the well-known cheerleading film “Bring It On.” She played Echo, a lead character, in the Fox television series “Dollhouse,” and Tru, a lead character, in “True Calling.” Since 2017, she has not been acting.
Courtney Henggeler as Missy Cooper – Then
Sheldon’s fraternal twin sister Missy is entirely distinct from her sibling. Sheldon is anything but friendly and pleasant, despite the fact that she is. When she initially appears, Leonard, Howard, and Raj are all smitten with her.
Sheldon informs them that he will decide who gets to date her as the men fight it out to grab her attention. Each of the guys tries his luck at asking Missy out when they are hanging out at her apartment, but none of them are successful. Missy finds an ally in Penny.
Courtney Henggeler as Missy Cooper – Now
One of Courtney’s earliest acting gigs was on “The Big Bang Theory.” She has since appeared in a few other roles, most of which were supporting ones.
She appeared as Claudia in the popular CBS comedy “Mom” from 2013 to 2015, sharing the screen with Anna Faris and Allison Janney. She started appearing as Amanda LaRusso on a regular basis in the Netflix smash “Cobra Kai” in 2018.
John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke – Then
Leonard and Sheldon’s colleague Barry Kripke, Ph.D., is a former plasma physicist at Caltech who is now a string theorist. He is incredibly intelligent and also sort of attractive because he has rhotacism, but he can also be annoying and knows precisely how to annoy others.
Nonetheless, he is quite talented and therefore appreciated (even if not entirely liked) by Sheldon, Howard, Leonard, and Raj. He first appeared in the show during season 2 and has kept appearing in later seasons as well.
John Ross Bowie – Now
John is most recognized for his work on TBBT, but he has established a solid reputation for himself elsewhere as well.
He often performs sketch humor and is quite active in the comedy community, both as a writer and performer of sketches. Additionally, he has acted in a number of movies, including “What the Bleep Do We Know” and “He’s Just Not That Into You.”
Wil Wheaton as Wil Wheaton – Then
In the TBBT, Wil Wheaton portrays himself from seasons 1 through 11. He had to portray a more sinister version of himself, which took some acting.
He and Sheldon had some history, but in season 5, they made amends and rekindled their friendship.
Wil Wheaton – Now
It looks like Richard William “Wil” Wheaton III can do everything. He is a voice actor, actor, TV personality, writer, and blogger. In addition to “Eureka,” he has appeared in “Stand By Me,” “Toy Soldiers,” “Legion of Superheroes,” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
In addition to all of this, he is the co-creator and host of the YouTube game-focused online series “TableTop.”
Laurie Metcalf as Mary Cooper – Then
Thank goodness Sheldon Cooper, the genius himself, is still alive for Mary Cooper. Sheldon’s mother is named Mary Cooper.
Sheldon Cooper and Mary Cooper are extremely unlike. Mary is a born-again, devoted Christian who frequently monitors her kid and makes an effort to reason with him (usually following a phone call from Leonard).
Laurie Metcalf – Now
In her long career, Laurie Metcalf has played numerous noteworthy parts on well-known TV series. She has appeared in the films The McCarthy’s, Getting On, Desperate Housewives, and Roseanne.
She is presently repeating her Jackie Harris character in the “The Conners” spinoff of the series due to her participation in “Rosanne.”
Christine Baranski as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter – Then
Dr. Beverly Hofstadter is unmistakably Leonard’s mother because of their shared last name.
Although not all of her sixteen episodes of the program were recorded in the studio due to her character’s attendance occasionally only being necessary through video chat, she has featured in them all. nice job working from home, huh?
Christine Baranski – Now
Like many actors and actresses, Christine attended the esteemed Juilliard School for her education. Her stately, dignified demeanor and voice have had an impact on the performing profession.
Actress Christine Baranski has demonstrated her prowess on both stage and cinema. The two-time Tony winner also acted in the “Mamma Mia” movie and the popular television series “The Good Fight,” and she is continuously engaged in new endeavors.
Ian Scott Rudolph as Captain Sweatpants – Then
Captain Sweatpants is still a character on “The Big Bang Theory,” despite the fact that he doesn’t have a specific position or even a name.
Because he is frequently spotted sporting sweatpants and a well-known superhero t-shirt, he is known as Captain Sweatpants. He frequently appears at comic book stores and appeared in seasons 2 through 7.
Brian George as Dr. V.M Koothrappali – Then
On “The Big Bang Theory,” Dr. V.M. Koothrappali has had a fairly contentious role, but we still like him.
He portrays Raj’s father and practices gynecology in New Delhi, India, with great success. He is most often seen talking to his wife over video chat. He initially appears in person in episode 8 of season 8, “The Clean Room Infiltration.” Hello, Dr.
Brian George as Dr. V.M Koothrappali – Now
Brian George’s life is diverse in real life, just like his role in TBBT. Since his birth in Jerusalem, he has lived in Israel, London, and is now a resident of Toronto, Canada.
He attended the University of Toronto to study theater and performing arts, and since 1976, he has worked in comedy and drama on television and as a voice actor. He received a significant playing role in “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” in 1997. He is well known for his work on “The Big Bang Theory” and “Seinfeld,” where he played Babu Bhatt.
Alice Amter Mrs. Koothrappali – Now
Funny enough, like her on-screen husband, Alice Amter has traveled around a lot. The English actress has lived abroad, including in the United States, Japan, Germany, France, and England.
In her 30s, Alice Amter relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Dr. Kapoor was her character in “Hot in Cleveland.” Her work on “The Big Bang Theory” has received the greatest attention.
Casey Sander as Mike Rostenkowski – Then
It’s never simple to meet parents, particularly when that father is Mike Rostenkowski. Mike portrays the father of Bernadette and the father-in-law of Howard.
Mike is a seasoned police officer who has since retired. Howard is cautioned by Bernadette not to bring up Jimmy Carter, organic food, gun control, or immigrants. He appears in episodes of 5, 6, 7, and 9.
Casey Sander as Mike Rostenkowski – Now
Casey Sandler has a rather strong record, despite the fact that he might not be as well-known as some of the other actors on our list.
He has appeared on several TV shows, including, to mention a few, “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Hunter,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Criminal Minds,” “Mad Men,” “Rules of Engagement,” and “Sons of Anarchy.” As a side note, Casey Sander and Richard Karn were close friends while attending the same school. We’d be thrilled to meet him!
Vernee Watson-Johnson as Althea – Then
Although you might not recall her from the series, this character really had a few very memorable moments. Throughout the whole series, Althea works as a nurse in the hospital, overseeing the sperm bank, the patient floor, and the emergency room.
The persona of Vernee is simultaneously serious and humorous. Additionally, Althea was one of the few Sheldon and Leonard-related characters from the unaired pilot who was carried over to the series. Score one for Althea!
Vernee Watson-Johnson as Althea – Now
Vernee Watson-Johnson, who appears to do it all, is a highly skilled actor, voice actress, author, and acting instructor. She has other accomplishments besides being known for her role in “The Big Bang Theory,” though.
Both as Will Smith’s mother in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and as Verna Jean Williams on the iconic television series “Welcome Back, Kotter,” she is well-known to viewers. Along with these shows, she has also appeared in “The X-Files,” “Dexter,” “Two and a Half Men,” and others.
Mark Harelik as Dr. Eric Gablehauser – Then
If your employer starts dating your mother, it’s probably a bad thing, and Sheldon Cooper experienced this firsthand. Leonard, Raj, and Sheldon answer to Dr. Eric Gablehauser, the head of the Caltech Physics Department.
Sheldon dislikes him despite the fact that he performs his job competently and treats his patients with respect. The Big Bang Theory’s Dr. Eric Gablehauser has featured in seasons 1 and 2.
Mark Harelik as Dr. Eric Gablehauser – Now
Mark Harelik experimented and dabbled in a variety of sectors of the performing profession, much like many of the actors and actresses on this list. In addition to being an actor, he also writes plays.
Mark has had a long and successful acting career, appearing in well-known films and television programs including “Jurassic Park III,” “Seinfeld,” “Breaking Bad,” “Prison Break,” and “Battle of the Sexes,” to mention a few. We really anticipate seeing him in his upcoming role.
Kate Micucci as Lucy – Then
Raj meets Lucy during a Valentine’s Day party at the comic shop for singles only. Lucy is a very shy and timid woman.
In season 6, Lucy and Raj fall in love, but as Raj tries to get Lucy to meet his friends, Lucy textually quits their relationship. She claims that he went too far and that she no longer wants to be in the relationship.
Kate Micucci as Lucy – Now
Since she participated in 8 episodes of TBBT, Kate Micucci has performed as a voice actress in a number of animated films and television shows. She provided the voices for Velma Dinkley in “Be Cool, Scooby-Doo” and Irma Langinstein in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Nickelodeon.
She also provided the voices for Webbigail and Sara Murphy in the Disney animated series “Duck Tales” and “Milo Murphy’s Law,” respectively. The 37-year-old provided Clayface’s voice in the 2017 “Lego Batman Movie.”
April Bowlby as Rebecca – Then
Bert, a Caltech employee, has a gorgeous blonde girlfriend named Rebecca. After failing to succeed as an actor, she started working as a personal trainer.
The group is rather taken aback that such a stunning girl would date an uncomfortable scientist. Rebecca is thought by Sheldon to be a gold-digger. When Bert shows up to the flat, he tells Rebecca that they are no longer together.
April Bowlby as Rebecca – Now
Besides playing Rebecca in TBBT, April has performed in a number of other roles. She also portrayed Kandi in “Two and a Half Men,” Alan’s adorably stupid young wife. She played Stacey Barrett for five years in the television series “Drop Dead Diva.”
Numerous television movies, including “A Mother’s Crime” and “Love’s Last Resort,” have featured April Bowlby. Her recurring appearance as Elasti-girl in the television series “Doom Patrol” was the most significant of her recent performances.
Kaley Cuoco as Penny Hofstadter – Then
The first season introduces Penny, the stunning blonde neighbor of Sheldon and Leonard. Even though she has a very little acting background, she views herself as a professional actor.
The Cheesecake Factory waitressing is where Penny makes the most of her money. She has been Leonard’s love interest from the first episode, and the two have been together ever since. In season nine, they were finally married in Vegas. She then gave up acting and began working at Bernadette’s pharmaceutical firm in its place.
Kaley Cuoco as Penny Hofstadter – Now
Prior to TBBT, Kaley Cuoco played a significant part in a sitcom. Prior to playing Penny, Kaley co-starred with the late John Ritter in the comedy “8 Simple Rules” as Bridget Hennessy, the show’s primary character.
Kaley earned $900,000 each episode for her part as Penny, making her one of TV’s highest-paid comedic performers along with her co-stars Jim and John. The actress amassed a million dollars from her career in television before starting her own production firm.
Melissa Rauch as Bernadette Wolowitz – Then
Former Cheesecake Factory waitress Bernadette has completed her Ph.D. in microbiology. When Penny presented her to Howard in the third season, she was first introduced to us.
The two initially had little in common but later became friends since they had a controlling mother. Howard asks her to marry him in season 4, and they exchange vows in season 6. Later, the two had two children: Neil, a son, and Halley, a daughter.
Melissa Rauch as Bernadette Wolowitz – Now
Melissa had a few additional television appearances prior to her significant part in TBBT. She has supporting roles in “True Blood” and “The Office.”
Additionally, Melissa appeared in several films, including “The Bronze” in 2015 and “Are You Here” in 2013. After agreeing to return for seasons 11 and 12, the actress (together with Mayim) received a rise and began earning a staggering $500,000 each episode.
Steven Yeun as Sebastian – Then
Before Leonard, Sheldon shared a room with Sebastian. He only appeared in a flashback while Leonard was telling Penny the tale of how he met Sheldon. Sebastian is seen departing the elevator with all of his remaining stuff as he is moving out of the building as Leonard arrives at the apartment building after securing a job at the university.
When Leonard inquires as to the location of Sheldon Cooper’s apartment, Sebastian responds, “Run quickly, run far.” Leonard returns to the flat later and finds the words “Die Sheldon Die” painted in red on the wall of the bedroom.
Steven Yeun as Sebastian – Now
Steven has now developed into a somewhat popular actor after playing several little roles, such as in TBBT. He played the primary character Glenn for seven seasons of “The Walking Dead” before his character was shockingly and brutally murdered off.
Since then, he has appeared in a few additional productions, lending his voice as Steve Palchuk in the “Trollhunters” Netflix animated series. The actor is regularly engaged in new film and television projects.
Bob Newhart as Arthur Jeffries — Then
The host of the children’s science program “Professor Proton” was Arthur Jeffries. He was a role model for Sheldon and Leonard when they were young, and to their joy, they subsequently got to know him in person.
Jeffries passes away in season seven, but it doesn’t mean he was taken off the program. He continued to show up in Sheldon’s dreams for a few more times, frequently appearing slightly off-balance and dressed in a “Star Wars” outfit.
Bob Newhart as Arthur Jeffries — Now
Although Bib Newhart doesn’t require an introduction, we’ll do it anyhow. Newhart has been a legend for many years because to his masterful use of deadpan humor. His record of humorous monologues, “The Button-Down Mind Of Bob Newhart,” gave him his big break in 1960, and he went on to have one of the most successful careers in comedy history.
After his appearance in “The Big Bang Theory,” Newhart continued to play Professor Proton in the prequel series “Young Sheldon,” which portrayed Sheldon’s childhood. This time, though, it was largely in the voice-over capacity.
Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler — Then
Another Caltech researcher named Bert is a geologist who, as is required by his line of work, appreciates the odd rock pun. In season 7, Bert shows some interest in Amy, but she is unaware of it until her friends inform her.
But we wouldn’t be concerned about Bert’s future. He subsequently proves to be a really kind person with a great career, and he even receives a posh research grant, something the rest of the gang can only wish for.
Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler — Now
Brian Posehn has a ton of acting credentials, while mostly playing little roles. In the middle of the 1990s, he made his acting debut in a number of minor roles, and he has been active ever since. He has worked in movies, television, voice acting, and even television production and writing.
A recurrent part in the TV series “Top Secret Videos” and the voice role of Sour Cream in the sophisticated animation “Steven Universe” are among his most recent roles.
Judd Hirsch as Alfred Hofstadter — Then
Even though Leonard Hofstadter’s father is frequently referenced throughout the series, he only physically appears in a maximum of two episodes. Before that, all the information viewers had about him came from Beverly, Leonard’s mother, and didn’t create a very favorable picture of him.
However, their ultimate divorce serves both of them well. In reality, he meets Mary, Sheldon’s mother, near the conclusion of season 9, and the two appear to get along well, which raises the possibility of an intriguing romance.
Judd Hirsch as Alfred Hofstadter — Now
The amazing acting career of Judd Hirsch dates all the way back to the first decade of the 1970s! He began with a few little, uncredited appearances before progressively moving up the ranks and landing his most enduring role as Alex Reiger in the long-running television series “Taxi.”
The actor’s performance in TBBT was but a drop in the ocean of roles he has played. He continued to feature regularly in other TV shows after the program had finished and even provided the voice for the popular adult animation “Big Mouth” on Netflix.
Regina King as Janine Davis — Then
It’s wonderful to periodically be reminded of a regular person’s perspective in a program when the most of the characters are uncomfortable and socially awkward. Although she works at Caltech, Janine Davis is not a scientist. She is one of the very few rational voices on the broadcast since she works for the university’s human resources office.
You can count on Janine to set the rules and impart some fundamental manners if one of the core gang’s men inadvertently behaves inappropriately. We value her assistance very highly.
Regina King as Janine Davis — Now
You are compelled to respect Regina King because of her regal name. When she was cast as Brenda Jenkin in “227,” her acting career got off to a fast start. She played Brenda Jenkin for five years and 110 episodes. Not bad for a debut concert!
Since then, we’ve lost track of how many programs this amazing actress has been in as a series regular. “Southland,” “American Crime,” and “24” are just a few examples.) Following the conclusion of TBBT, King went on to feature as Sister Night (also known as Angela Abar) in the popular superhero movie “Watchmen.”
Joshua Malina as President Siebert — Then
Everyone stand up! Oh, he’s not that president, I see. The head of Caltech and a physicist is Dr. Siebert. He mostly worries about money, money, and more money.
He first appears in season 3, and throughout the remaining seasons of the show, his performances are sprinkled throughout. But in the 12th and final season, we see a lot more of him, largely because Sheldon’s research is advancing and he is in contention for the Nobel Prize.
Joshua Malina as President Siebert — Now
Prior to landing his first significant role as Jeremy Goodwin in “Sports Night,” Molina had been acting since the early 1990s, primarily in supporting parts. He worked on that for two years before moving on to other endeavors, such as becoming a regular cast member of “The West Wing” and “Scandal.”
Malina only received modest TV appearances after TBBT, but we’re sure to see him in a significant role very soon.